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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.70, 21,174.11 and 8,629.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.70, 21,174.11 and 8,629.33 is: 11,908.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.70 : 21,174.11 = 8,629.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.70/21,174.11 = 8,629.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.70x = 21,174.11 × 8,629.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.70x = 182,718,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,718,351.28/15,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,908.36

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